Matt Shaw

Cubs infielder Matt Shaw is getting reps at various positions in spring training, including the outfield.

Fantasy Impact

Shaw has seen time at second and third base in the infield as well as right field, where he is expected to start against right-handed pitching this season. The 24-year-old hit .226 with 13 home runs and 17 stolen bases across 126 games as a rookie in 2025.

The Red Sox are “among the many teams that have checked in” on Matt Shaw.

Fantasy Impact

Shaw and Nico Hoerner have both been checked in on by Boston. They continue to have their names come up in the middle of trade talks with spring training around the corner.

Matt Shaw went 3-for-4 in the win over the Mets with a home run, three runs scored, one RBI, and one stolen base.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s victory, Shaw has a .230 batting average with 13 home runs, 43 RBI, and 17 stolen bases across 123 games this season. Shaw is hitting .320 with six runs scored over his last seven games.

Matt Shaw went 2-for-4 in loss against the Reds, contributing a home run, a double, two RBI, and one run scored.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s defeat, Shaw’s season stats stand at a .223 batting average with 83 hits, 12 home runs, and 42 RBI across 120 games.

Matt Shaw was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to personal reasons.

Fantasy Impact

Shaw was a late scratch. He should be back with the team soon.